Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Konkan Railway will function particular roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) practice companies between Kolad (Maharashtra) and Verna (Goa) to facilitate journey throughout the Ganpati pageant. The service will run from August 23 to September 11, catering solely to non-public automobiles.
Indian Railways has introduced a document 380 Ganpati Particular practice journeys for 2025 to cater to the huge surge in journey throughout the festive season. This marks the best variety of Ganpati pageant companies ever operated. The initiative goals to offer devotees and passengers a easy and cozy journey as they journey to their hometowns and pilgrimage locations.
Yr-on-year improve in companies
The variety of Ganpati specials has risen steadily over the previous few years. In 2023, the Railways operated 305 companies, which elevated to 358 in 2024. This 12 months’s 380 journeys mark yet one more growth designed to fulfill the rising journey demand throughout Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Central Railway to steer with 296 companies
Central Railway will function the majority of those companies, with 296 journeys deliberate to serve the excessive passenger demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan belt. Western Railway will run 56 journeys, Konkan Railway (KRCL) will function 6 journeys, and South Western Railway will add 22 journeys to the community.
Intensive protection of Konkan railway
To serve devotees heading in direction of Konkan, the halts of many Ganpati Particular trains have been rigorously deliberate.
Key stations include-
- Chiplun
- Ratnagiri
- Kankavali
- Sindhudurg
- Kudal
- Sawantwadi
- Madgaon
- Karwar
- Udupi
- Murdeshwar
- Kundapura
- Surathkal
- A number of others alongside the scenic Konkan Railway route
Competition dates and bookings
Ganpati Puja will likely be celebrated this 12 months from August 27 to September 6. To handle early festive journey, particular companies have already commenced from August 11, with the frequency of trains being ramped up because the pageant approaches.
Ticketing and knowledge
The detailed practice schedules, timings, and halts can be found on the IRCTC web site, RailOne app, and computerised PRS counters. Indian Railways has assured passengers of protected, handy, and dependable companies, particularly throughout this high-demand festive interval.